Health Sciences at Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA · Public · Associate Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

serving 5,199 students in Newtown, PA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,849/yr, roughly in line with the $36,234 national median for Health Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 32.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Health Sciences graduates.

With first-year pay of $30,849 far exceeding the $11,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #34 out of 48 programs, Bucks County Community College's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Health Sciences connects to 3 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
43
Score
44
High End
Earnings $30,849/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (57% shielded)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$323K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
32.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,042
Out-of-state: $26,842
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health education specialists $63,000 +4.5% 47%
Community health workers $51,030 +11.3% 68%
Health education specialists
$63,000
+4.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Community health workers
$51,030
+11.3% growth 68% AI-proof

Health Sciences Career Guide

Explore what Health Sciences graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 48 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health Sciences at Bucks County Community College?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI affect Health Sciences careers?
AI won't eliminate Health Sciences careers, but it may reshape them. At Bucks County Community College, a score of 43/100 already accounts for the 43% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Health Sciences graduates?
The DOL recognizes 3 apprenticeship pathways related to Health Sciences. For students weighing Bucks County Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
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